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Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Conclusion of the Mueller Investigation
March 23, 2019 As our nation awaits news on the contents and conclusions of the Mueller report, we remind Attorney General William P. Barr of his stated commitment to transparency. Politicians and pundits on both sides of the aisle have politicized this investigation in ways that served their own purposes while further dividing the American people. Now Attorney General Barr has the opportunity to prevent further disunity and distrust by releasing a full declassified version of the report to Congress and the American public. We urge our fellow citizens of every political persuasion to resist the efforts of those who would benefit from continued division and suspicion. We must put…
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Official Statement from MWEG in Defense of Truth
As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 elections continues, we at Mormon Women for Ethical Government reaffirm our commitment to defending long-standing principles of democracy and respect for the rule of law. The health and strength of our nation depend upon a citizenry that is well informed, civically engaged, and willing to put our country above partisan politics. We must stand up for truth, protect the integrity of the investigations which seek to uncover the truth, and defend the first amendment rights that allow good journalists to publish truth. Then we must create the political will to ensure that our political leaders do not brush…
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Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government with Regard to the Mueller Investigation
In light of the recent indictments in the inquiry led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, we call upon Congress to enact legislation that will protect this critical investigation and ensure that the whole truth be uncovered. We further call on Congress to insist that proper checks and balances between branches of government be maintained so that anyone found guilty of serious crimes against our republic or of abusing constitutional powers throughout the course of this investigation be barred from returning to any position of public influence. In addition, we reject and will vigorously contest any proposal for unethical pardoning or any other obstruction of justice. We appeal to our fellow…
